More options for vehicles(Standalone) -- 4x4, Cruise Control, etc

[TIC 1050]

Hey guys, TIC here and I'd like to suggest more features that would be useful for vehicles in the Standalone.

Note: This would be a feature that'd be helpful for a lot of vehicles..

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Airbags: A safety device. Most vehicles are equipped with air bags. They'd activate if there happens to be a moderate-high speed collision to an object. Depending on your blood amount, you could be knocked unconcious for a certain amount of time.

Car Washing: Have you thought that driving off road would be a clean ride? Think again. Your car can become dirty and could possibly help you blend with the environments or otherwise you can keep your car looking clean and maintained. This idea is still floating.

Car breaking down, other issues: Not all cars are perfect or maintained well. There should be a slight chance or rare chance of a car having an issue along the way. The chances increase over time but in a very small amount. You are able to fix it if you have the knowledge and tools to do so.

• Transmission/Engine failure.
  
• Faulty parts installed by a survivor.
  
• Damage caused from crashing or attacks can have a long-term issue
  

Towing: Only available to do for large trucks and possibly a helicopter(Like a Huey)

• Great for taking cars back to an area such as camps or even bringing a car to a factory known for car parts for repairs.
  
• Sabotage for other players.
  
• Assistance for someone stuck on the side of the road.
  

Car Alarms: Car alarms can be triggered when players either try to unlock the vehicle or bump into it(Zombies could bump into it as well in their path) which could attract more zombies around the area and alerting the owner of the vehicle at the same time.

Cruise Control: It is known that driving on the highway or road at a certain amount of speed is the best way to drive for MPG's(Miles per gallon; fuel) .. This could be helpful for players for a survival purpose while maintaining the same speed they desire to go instead of having to hold down the key.

Navigation System: Not all cars are normally equipped with Navigation Systems. This would work on the dash in the interior of a vehicle which would display a map. Like a GPS. There will be a chance of your navigation system having disconnection issues in certain areas like heavily forested areas or locations that aren't provided with coverage.

Windshield wipers: To clean off those bloodstains from zombies/players ran over :P This would also help prevent rendering your vision from rain or other type of debris covering up your windows(Mud, dirt, etc)

Air Conditioning/Heater: Can help keep your character satisfied with whatever temperature you desire.

Armor Plates: Found some scrap metal and don't know what else to use it for? Could apply it around the body, front and back of the car to protect from small arms fire and could prevent some damage from collision.

An ability to ride in the bed of trucks: Depending on an amount of gear stored in trucks, players have an option to ride in the bed. Will be instant death for those if crashed at a high speed.

Four Wheel drive: Useful if your car is bogging down in some tough terrain or simply off-roading.

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---UPDATE 3/21---

-Added more ideas.
-Fixed formatting for easier reading, additional images.

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Other recommendations

-More variety of vehicles; Fire trucks, ambulances, police cars, government grade vehicles, go-karts, mopeds/scooters, street bikes and maybe skateboards.

-Each car part has it's different ability in performance for different cars. (CONFIRMED)

-Cooperation for installing parts should be a must such as replacing tires, engines, etc.

-Options to eat, drink, shooting out of windows, etc.

-Prevent cars from exploding so easily

-Fix terrain so vehicles won't flip over such as an ATV.

-Base the mechanics of vehicles similar to ARMA 3 such as sound and handling.

Edited March 22, 2013 by TIC321

[Welch (DayZ) 756]

You got a nice list, and a lot of things I haven't seen before. I like em!

[sobrix 0]

I would actually love to see these things in the standalone/mod. It would be awesome if you could lock your car maybe and know when someone is about to jack it.

[TIC 1050]

I would actually love to see these things in the standalone/mod. It would be awesome if you could lock your car maybe and know when someone is about to jack it.

I think the problem with that is if someone manages to break your windows, they'd unlock it and perhaps hotwire if that's a possibility.

[Welch (DayZ) 756]

I think locking is a bit much.

[enforcer1975 1111]

I would actually love to see these things in the standalone/mod. It would be awesome if you could lock your car maybe and know when someone is about to jack it.

If they add keys that would make sense, but if you get shot and nobody takes the keys and it despawns...no more access to you precious gear other than breaking in, right?

A lot of the stuff above makes sense if the actual vehicle modern enough to have it. I doubt a Lada has airbags or a car alarm, at least i imagine Chernarus to be a place where you could keep your door unlocked.

[Azziax 81]

You sir have my beans! Nice suggestions!

[TIC 1050]

If you guys haven't noticed, the red highlighted words indicate that you can click on them to view the image to give you a more clear idea instead of the definition labeled for it. :)

I will find more ideas soon :)

[Steak and Potatoes 13480]

Great list I'm all for it

[GOD™ 2795]

What about cup holders?

[TIC 1050]

What about cup holders?

Personally, I think we should be able to store items in compartments like the glove box, door pockets, underneath seats, etc.

I'd just leave a loaded clip into my cupholder or a nice cold pepsi